incoming

American  

[in-kuhm-ing] / ˈɪnˌkʌm ɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; arriving.

   the incoming tide.

2. newly arrived or received.

   incoming mail; incoming orders.

3. succeeding, as an officeholder.

   the incoming mayor.

4. accruing, as profit.

5. entering, beginning, etc..

   all incoming students.

6. Chiefly British. immigrant.

7. Scot. ensuing.

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noun

1. the act of coming in; arrival; advent.

   the incoming of spring.

2. Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.

incoming British  

/ ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; entering

2. about to come into office; succeeding

3. (of interest, dividends, etc) being received; accruing

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noun

1. the act of coming in; entrance

2. (usually plural) income or revenue

Etymology

Origin of incoming

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at in, coming

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Example Sentences

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incoming

Ruter has since introduced mechanisms enabling it to monitor and delay incoming signals in order to control updates, it said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

I’ve worked with incoming press secretaries at all levels, from City Hall to the White House.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

“We see greater scope for stabilization if incoming data no longer justify further upward revisions to the expected policy path,” she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

These waves, combined with an incoming long-period southerly swell, will cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

I remember staring at the incoming calls, wondering if I should answer.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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